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February 22, 2024 Peoria TIF talk: Here’s how they work, and what they do (and don’t)
A tax increment is the difference between the amount of property tax revenue prior to establishment of the TIF and the amount generated after the designation. Peoria City Manager Patrick Urich explains that a TIF does not reduce the amount of money collected for other taxing bodies.
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5 min
February 22, 2024 Central Illinois lawmakers split on Pritzker's budget proposal
Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed a continuation of fiscal responsibility — and introduced new investments in healthcare accessibility and education — during his annual budget address Wednesday.
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2 min
February 21, 2024 Heartland Health Services put ARPA funding into action, eye future plans for patient fitness
Heartland Health Services is expanding its services and celebrating the success of some new outreach programs around the Greater Peoria area.
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5 min
February 20, 2024 Don't throw out those old clothes! Business owners in Peoria and beyond can keep them in use — and out of landfills
Whether it's through donation, recycling or upcycling, business owners in Peoria and beyond want to stop people from throwing out their old clothes.
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5 min
February 20, 2024 Local innovation and patents signed by presidents on display at the Peoria Riverfront Museum
A new exhibit at the Peoria Riverfront Museum features patents signed by some of the first Presidents.
“The Fire of Genius: Presidents and Patents” is made possible by a donation from Richard and Rebecca Beem of Chicago. Richard is a patent attorney and acquired a collection of original patent documentation signed by early presidents from an auction in 2006.
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2 min
February 19, 2024 Former WEEK-TV news anchor weighs in on Peoria media, Black history
If you thought Garry Moore would take it easy in retirement after 33 years with Peoria’s WEEK-TV, most of which were spent as the station’s morning news anchor, think again.
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5 min
February 19, 2024 New funding helps 'reclaim' abandoned mines in South and Central Illinois
More than a billion dollars is coming to Illinois as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act, with the goal of reclaiming and revitalizing abandoned mine land.
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced the allocation of $75 million towards the efforts Thursday. Illinois will receive that $75 million annually for the next 15 years.
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2 min
February 16, 2024 Peoria City Soccer unveils new coaching staff for 2024 season
Following back-to-back years of success in USL League Two, Peoria City Soccer announced a slew of changes for their third season on Thursday.
Clarke University head coach Mike Paye will lead the team for their new season.
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2 min
February 15, 2024 East Peoria moves police officers to 12-hour shifts. Here’s a look at the benefits and the possible risks
Just over two weeks into implementation of a new schedule for East Peoria police officers, Chief David Catton believes the change is working well.
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5 min
February 15, 2024 Peoria's postal facility could be redesignated as part of a national USPS plan
The United States Postal Service is taking a hard look at the function of locations across America, including Peoria’s Processing and Distribution Center.
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2 min

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